“Ichika joins communication club for Kaoru, accidentally hugs rival Sui, sparking unexpected romance.”
Rival wa, Koibito.
敵〈ライバル〉ハ、コイビト。
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Ichika joins communication club for Kaoru, accidentally hugs rival Sui, sparking unexpected romance.
Following her first love Kaoru, Ichika joins the communication club. Under the mistaken impression that it was Kaoru, Ichika threw herself into a boy's arms. Surprisingly it was Sui who is trying to ruin the communication club! How will this love develop!? (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Bachi Bachi Renai Jijou (Love Circumstances) Akuma to White Christmas (White Christmas with Devil)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 5 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 40m approx
- Published Aug 2005 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M25235 catalog